Matawalle
Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has warned Nigerians against using inflammatory language against the government stressing that the Tinubu administration is trying its best to address the economic and security challenges in the country.
A statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations of the Defence ministry, Mr Henshaw Ogubike quoted Matawalle as warning some sections of the populace against using rude and abusive language against government while reacting to issues relating to the hike in food prices and insecurity .
He noted that such inflammatory and unguarded utterances against the government could aggravate the situation on ground.
“Such comments are incitive and destructive and can exacerbate tensions and lead to violence in our beloved nation,” he said.
Matawalle stressed that President Bola Tinubu had the capacity and political will and was working round the clock to see that Nigeria was better and a well secured nation.
The minister also highlighted the various policies the government had put in place to reshape and modernise the nation’s economy as well as to secure lives, liberty and property of the citizenry.
According to him, the president has given priority to the safety of citizens by equipping the Nigerian Military to function optimally while the Service Chiefs have also been charged to rebuild the capacity of the security Services.
“Just recently, the president approved the creation of a committee that included the State Governors and Federal representatives that will explore among other things the possibility of establishing State Police that will help in check-mating crimes,” he added.
The minister who also spoke on the economic policy of the Tinubu led administration, said that because the president understood the nexus between insecurity and poverty, the government had increased its investment in MSMEs.
“This is in addition to the 15 million vulnerable households that will be added to the extended social safety net,” he said.
“It is imperative for us as Nigerians to embrace dialogue and understanding in addressing our differences.
“We must remember that our strength lies in our diversity, and only through unity can we overcome the challenges facing our nation,” he added.
He therefore urged all citizens to prioritise peace, tolerance, and national cohesion in their words and actions, as they collectively strive towards building a prosperous and harmonious Nigeria.